Model Year | 2014 | 2010 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Saab 9-3 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@3000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5500 221 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 105.3 in | 0.6 in |
Length | 178.1 in | 183.2 in | -5.1 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 69.4 in | 3 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 60.6 in | 5.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3732 lb. | 3520 lb. | 212 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.1 gal. | 16.4 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 38.9 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 56.3 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 0.0 in | 54.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 42.3 in | -1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 37.0 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 55.1 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 0.0 in | 52.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 35.1 in | 1.7 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 77.4 in (over 2 rows) | -0.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.3 ft3 | 29.7 ft3 | 4.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 67.8 ft3 | 72.3 ft3 | -4.5 ft3 |
2014 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seats are comfortable AFTER removing headrests and re-installing them backwards. see full Ford Escape review |
2010 Saab 9-3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great seats! see full Saab 9-3 review |
2010 Saab 9-3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Limited knee room in front with rear facing car seat behind. see full Saab 9-3 review |